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as in to peek
to take a quick or hasty look
just glanced at the instructions before assembling the bike glanced over his shoulder to see if she was still there
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as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
diamonds glancing in the display case
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Recent Examples of glance
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
The performance lives in tiny hesitations, fleeting glances and emotional refusals.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
At this point, Venegas briefly glances at the rows of books inside the lending library, as if contemplating the vastness of human creativity.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
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Noun
During ski season, a glance around the lobby reveals an assortment of people toting ski gear and wearing high-end outdoor clothing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
The performance lives in tiny hesitations, fleeting glances and emotional refusals.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Verb
One of the pleasures of theater in the round is being able to glance across the stage and see how others are reacting to what is unfolding.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
At this point, Venegas briefly glances at the rows of books inside the lending library, as if contemplating the vastness of human creativity.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glance
Noun
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To catch a glimpse at how Esteury Ruiz can impact a game, look no further than his performance in the Miami Marlins’ 2-1 win over the New York Mets on Friday.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
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Community members and local officials were given another glimpse at Meadowview, a solid waste transfer and recycling facility proposed in Grayslake to replace the Countryside Landfill, during a public hearing earlier this month.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
Verb
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The ball hit the track and bounced over the wall for a ground-rule double, forcing Merrill to stop at third base instead of scoring.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
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The team got bounced in the second round by superhuman Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, who lead the penultimate playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder 1-0.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
Verb
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The filmmaker rarely lingers, making brief moments of grace — like Gabrielle peeking in at her mom and stepdad taking a nap — all the more resonant for their evanescence.—
Jon Frosch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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The option could appeal to users worried about companies peeking at their sensitive conversations with AI chatbots.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The galaxy's heart shines brightly in the image, with gleaming rays of light radiating from its center while gas and dust swirls around.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
19 May 2026
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The gleaming skylines Trump had so lavishly praised were now streaked with plumes of smoke.—
Daniel Benaim,
Time,
18 May 2026
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Thus, Mueller gave Kuziela a closer look, even before the growth spurt.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Atkinson threw a mini tantrum then sat in his chair, the look of defeat on a coach knowing what comes next.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Kay, meanwhile, rebounded after a first inning filled with traffic — two singles and hitting a batter with a pitch — to top his previous career high of 5 2/3 innings.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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The Lions will look to rebound from a 9-8 record and a last-place finish in the NFC North.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Archival black-and-white photos tracing the history of sculpture—both works that inspired Brancusi along with those influenced by him—flash on the screen before the music picks back up.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
14 May 2026
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The stars, who have worked together on several of the house’s campaigns, warmly embraced and then immediately started gabbing as cameras flashed around them and fans clamored to get the perfect shot.—
Katie Abel,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Rusak argued that runoffs favor Paxton because base voters with the strongest attachment to candidates turn out at higher rates, while casual primary voters often skip the second round.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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The decision to continue to skip stops in Haiti comes as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) extended its ban on United States aircraft operating in and around Haiti until September.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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“Glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glance. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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